On December 9, 2019, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) was conducting pro-active marine patrols on the St. Lawrence River monitoring boating activity. At approximately 4:09 PM, a vessel with no identifiable markings was observed entering the Snye Channel. Police attempted to stop the vessel in order to conduct a boat safety inspection. The vessel and two occupants failed […]
Read moreOn December 5, 2019, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Save team were conducting a joint forces operation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), monitoring activity on the St. Lawrence River. At approximately 4:05 PM, a vessel was observed stationary in the water on the south-east tip of Cornwall Island, Ontario. A man was observed boarding the vessel carrying a large […]
Read moreThe St. Regis Recreation would like to invite the community out to their annual Treasures of Christmas event — from December 13-15, stop by the rec center for a chance to win some amazing gifts just in time for the holidays! The concession stand will be open all weekend and US funds will be at par. If you would like […]
Read moreThe annual Akwesasne Holiday Helpers fundraiser was held on Friday, December 6 at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino — District Chiefs Vanessa Adams, Tobi Mitchell and Darryl Lazore were among the many community members who were doing time for being kind! While the jailbirds were occupied in their “cell”, community members could enjoy breakfast, lunch, raffles and a Mohawk auction. Nia:wen […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to update the community regarding the Federal Indian Day School Class Action Settlement process. On Thursday, October 31, the class counsel Gowling WLG received a court challenge from David Schulze (of law firm Dionne Schulze) representing his client Chief Paul-Emile Ottawa, chief of Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan in Quebec. The challenge cited […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hosted the first of three holiday dinners tonight in the district of Kana.takon (St. Regis) at the St. Regis Recreation Centre. The dinners are held annually as a way to share kindness and generosity during the holiday season and for Council to have the opportunity to visit face to face with community members and serve […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Holiday Craft Fair is being held on Sunday, December 15 from 10 AM – 6 PM at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. Come out for some holiday shopping and support our local artisans! For more information, please contact JoAnn Swamp (613-932-9452 — 518-651-4782) or Becky Bero (518-358-4848 — 518-651-5750).
Read moreThe Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee is seeking new pajamas (size 6 months to 5T), books and toys to benefit the Akwesasne Child Care Program and the Akwesasne Community Support Program’s Kids in Care! Donations can be dropped off at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre from December 6-8 during their Spirit of Christmas event. Nia:wen for your support!
Read moreMCA Director of Health Keith Leclaire was the proud recipient of the 2019 Excellence in Health Leadership Award! Keith was joined by some of the Department of Health managers when he received his award at the annual First Nations Health Managers Association Conference that was held on November 6 in Montreal. This award is designed to recognize those who have […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services would like to present Positive Indian Parenting, a series of sessions of parent training, traditional parenting, lessons of the storyteller, traditional behavior management and more! When: Dec. 2, Dec. 4, Dec. 9 & Dec. 11 | 5 PM – 9 PMWhere: Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (Turtle Room) Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. For more […]
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